Custodian (Facilities Management) - #Staff

John Hopkin’s University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Custodian to clean offices, laboratories, classrooms, and outdoor areas. The role involves moving furniture and equipment and maintaining a clean, safe environment.

The position is a Bargaining Unit, non-exempt shift from 3:00pm to 11:30pm Monday through Friday, with starting pay of $18.00 per hour and potential raise to $20.75 after 12 months. Work is conducted in the School of Public Health within Custodial Services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
• One year or more of experience.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, sweeps, vacuums, and polishes floors using tools and cleaning materials.
• Cleans identified areas and uses cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
• Cleans walls, windows, ceilings, and doors; may use ladders/scaffolding.
• Replenishes towels, soap, toilet tissue, and supplies.
• Inspects building for damages and reports issues to supervisor.
• Removes trash and moves furniture/equipment; handles recyclables.
• Transports biohazard containers as required.
• Removes snow/ice from entrances and sidewalks.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in clean condition.
• Observes safety precautions with equipment and products.
• Sets up/removes furniture and supplies for meetings/events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading and following instructions

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Stand/walk for long periods

Teamwork and courteous interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Large powered vacuum cleaners

Buffing equipment

Driver's license

Job description

We are seeking a Custodian who will clean office buildings, laboratories, classrooms, and/or outside areas. Moves furniture, appliances and/or equipment.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Cleans, sweeps, vacuums, and polishes floors. Uses various tools, equipment, and cleaning materials to include, but not limited to hand and power scrubbing and polishing equipment, small and large vacuum cleaners, large commercial type buffer, broom, dust brush, dustpan, wet and dry mop, bucket mop wringer, special cleaning solution, and chemical cleaners.

• Cleans identified or assigned areas/spaces with required cleaners and disinfecting solutions.

• Cleans walls, windows, window blinds and shades, ceilings, and doors. May work from ladders or scaffolding.

• Replenishes towels, soap, toilet tissue, linen, and other supplies as required.

• Inspects exterior and interior of building for service issues and report all damages, malfunctions and needed repairs to supervisor.

• Removes trash from assigned areas. Moves furniture, miscellaneous equipment, supplies and/or recyclable materials, empties large and small trash containers, removes miscellaneous debris and discarded building materials such as broken plaster, wood, and brick. Removes recyclable materials and maintains appropriate separation.

• Transports biohazard containers to designated area.

• Removes snow, ice and debris from building entrances, sidewalks and other areas as required

• Maintains equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.

• Observes safety precautions and properly uses equipment and products.

• Sets up and removes furniture, miscellaneous equipment and supplies required for meetings and special events.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.

• One year or more of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to read and write such as to be able to read labels on cleaning and detergent materials, disinfecting solutions, and so forth.

• Ability to operate large powered vacuum cleaners, cleaning and buffing equipment.

• Ability to interact and/or work with faculty, students, staff, and visitors in a respectful and courteous manner.

• Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to stand, walk or otherwise move about campus on a continuous basis.

• Ability to ascend/descend stairs on a regular basis in order to sufficiently clean them.

• Valid Driver's license

_This is a Bargaining Unit position. All newly hired employees in Bargaining Unit positions shall be considered "probationary" employees until completion of 90 calendar days of employment. The university will notify the employees' union.*

Classified Title: BU Custodian - SSR

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Custodian (Facilities Management)

Role/Level/Range: SWORKER2/01/BU

Starting Salary Range: $18.00 per hour , increases to $20.75 after 12 months

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Public Health

Department name: Custodial Services

Personnel area: School of Public Health

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.